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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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    Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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    Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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    Winston Churchill's Letter of Apology for Escaping from Prison
    Before escaping prison, Winston Churchill left a letter of apology on his bed. The letter began: "I have the honour to inform you that as I do not consider that your Government have any right to detain me as a military prisoner, I have decided to escape from your custody."
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    Mozart
    Mozart
    Mozart composed a song titled "Leck mich im Arsch", which translates to "Lick me in the arse".
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    In 1976 an LA secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock in a ceremony witnessed by more than 20 people.
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